Two Manual Therapies That May Benefit Patients with Knee Pain
When trigger points affect the function of the gluteus medius muscle, it can lead to altered gait, reduced hip stability, misalignment of the patella, and increased force on the knee, all of which can contribute to patellofemoral pain syndrome. A recent study found that for patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome associated with gluteus medius trigger points, positional release technique and myofascial release technique–two manual therapies that may be provided by doctors of chiropractic—are effective treatments for improving pain, function, strength, pressure pain threshold, and quality of life when combined with exercise therapy. Journal of Pakistan Medical Association, February 2024
Oral Bacteria Linked to Accelerated Colon Tumor Growth
Researchers from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center report that when swallowed, a subtype of the common oral bacteria Fusobacterium nucleatum, called Fna C2, can accelerate tumor growth in the colon and may contribute to up to 50% of colon cancer cases. It’s hoped this discovery will help scientists craft more effective treatments for colon cancer. Nature, March 2024
Unhealthy Diet Before Surgery May Impair Memory
Ohio State University researchers report that rats fed a diet high in unhealthy fats in the time leading up to surgical procedure experienced increased inflammation in the brain that hindered their memory during recovery. On the other hand, rats given a supplement of omega-3 fatty acids did not experience any post-surgical cognitive impairment. Brain, Behavior, and Immunity, February 2024
Exercise Boosts Beneficial Hormone in Breast Milk
Adiponectin is a metabolic hormone that helps regulate glucose levels and fatty acid breakdown. In a recent study, researchers observed that new mothers who engaged in vigorous exercise experienced an increase in adiponectin in their breast milk that can benefit the metabolism of their offspring, potentially reducing the risk for childhood obesity. Frontiers in Nutrition, December 2023
Social Life During Middle Age Can Protect Against Dementia
Using data from the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities study, researchers report that strong social relationships during midlife are associated with a reduced risk for dementia over the following three decades. Alzheimer’s & Dementia, April 2024
Self-Help Techniques for Acute Insomnia
Researchers at Northumbria University report that the following self-help techniques may benefit individuals with new-onset insomnia: keep the bedroom cool, dark, and quiet; maintain a sleep diary to track when you go to bed and wake, as well as if you get up in the middle of the night and how long before you fall back asleep; only use the bedroom for sleep; establish a wind-down routine
in the hour before bedtime; and try word games or visualizations to help you fall asleep. SLEEP, March 2024
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This information should not be substituted for medical or chiropractic advice. Any and all health care concerns, decisions, and actions must be done through the advice and counsel of a health care professional who is familiar with your updated medical history.
